CIAP

Coalition for Individuals Aging in Place

Helping older adults maintain their independence.

CIAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers seniors to age in place safely and independently, in the homes and communities they love.

A senior couple dancing together in their bright, colorful living room

What Is Aging in Place

Staying home, on your own terms.

Aging in place means staying in the comfort of your own home while maintaining independence as you grow older. For most older adults, home is where life happens: family, routines, neighbors, memories.

Staying there rarely comes down to one decision. It takes the right help at the right moment, across health, home, finances, and connection, and those needs keep changing as the years go on.

Most families discover their options only in a crisis, after a fall or a diagnosis. CIAP exists so no one has to figure it out alone, or for the first time, under pressure.

Our Impact

Small numbers, real people.

We are early, and we would rather show you exactly where we are than round it up. These are CIAP’s own figures as of November 2026, and they grow as we help more people.

95

Older adults impacted

Through our programs, including the BRIDGE Senior Help Hotline

$16,587

Total donations collected

Our goal is to impact the lives of no fewer than 10 million older adults by 2030. We are at the beginning of that road, and every gift and every partner moves it forward.

What CIAP Is

A concierge for aging in place.

CIAP doesn’t provide care, install equipment, or sell home services. We are a nonprofit coalition that helps older adults and their families figure out what they need, then connects them with providers who deliver it, from occupational therapists and contractors to home technology companies. Any fundraising items we offer support our programs.

One relationship to know about: MyIntel Co., an aging-in-place company led by CIAP’s President and CEO, is an affiliated business. If it is among the options we share, you are always free to choose a different provider.

01

Tell us what's going on

A call, a form, or a conversation. CIAP does not charge for this, and you are under no obligation.

02

We map the whole picture

Not just the immediate problem. We look across home safety, health, daily living, finances, and connection to find what actually matters.

03

We connect you and stay with you

We share screened providers in your area, where available, and you can come back to us as your needs change.

Pilot Program

BRIDGE Senior Help Hotline

A free phone line for older adults and their families. An AI assistant takes your request, then a CIAP team member follows up to help you find local support. Not for emergencies: call 911.

Free

CIAP never charges for the call. Providers set their own prices.

Any time

The AI assistant takes calls day or night.

Mon–Fri

Our team follows up 9am–5pm Mountain Time.

Screened

We review providers before sharing them with you.

Elements of Wellness

Every part of life, every phase of aging.

Aging well is about far more than safety. CIAP organizes its work around seven elements of wellness so that no part of a senior’s life gets overlooked, whether they are planning years ahead, adjusting after a change in health, or managing needs that grow over time.

Physical

  • Occupational therapy
  • Exercise routine

Emotional

  • Mental health
  • AI appointments

Intellectual

  • Brain games
  • Training & planning
  • Learn new skills

Social & Community

  • Companionship programs
  • Local activities & events

Environment

  • Home safety
  • Assessment & automation

Financial & Legal

  • Insurance
  • Bill pay
  • Estate

Nutrition

  • Meal delivery
  • Dietary education

“May each and every one of us age with dignity and grace.”

That is our guiding principle. Everything we do, from wellness programs to advocacy, works toward that single goal.

Read Our Mission

Planned Membership Program

The Wellness Circle™

We are planning a membership program for older adults and families who want to support aging in place. It is not open yet. Sign up for the Age Positive™ newsletter below to hear when it is.

About the Wellness Circle

Advocacy

Change starts with a conversation.

You do not need to write a check to move this mission forward. Spread the word about aging in place, talk to your local policy makers about what older adults need to stay home safely, or bring an educational event to your community.

See How to Advocate

Support the Mission

Three ways to give.

Give funds

Monetary gifts go directly toward programs that help seniors stay safe and independent at home.

Donate a vehicle

Turn a car you no longer need into support for older adults in your community.

Donate a boat

Boats are welcome too. We handle the process and your gift funds the mission.

Age Positive™ Newsletter

Stay up to date.

Aging-in-place tips, resources, and community news. One or two emails a month, never more.

Every senior deserves a safe home.

Join the coalition as an ally, a volunteer, or a donor. Each role helps someone stay independent.

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